Katrina Lau is a reporter for Private Equity International based in Hong Kong. Before joining PEI in 2023, she worked for a local television broadcast reporting on daily news. Originally from Malaysia, Katrina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Sociology from The University of Hong Kong.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for the creation of a US sovereign wealth fund.
2 min read · 04 February 2025
Japan-focused funds raised $8.74bn in 2024 – just behind a record $9.3bn seen in 2020.
3 min read · 04 February 2025
A look at how notable co-investment funds from Hamilton Lane, HarbourVest and Adams Street have fared recently.
1 min read · 03 February 2025
The firm expects to see strong exit and dealmaking activity in 2025, with 30 exits planned for the year.
2 min read · 23 January 2025
The depreciating yen can attract more USD investors, but GPs will need to work 'much harder' to create value in portfolio companies, Gregory Hara says at the HKVCA Asia Private Equity Forum.
2 min read · 15 January 2025
Fundraising dropped 18% from 2023, driven by a quiet second half and muted activity in Asia-Pacific.
2 min read · 09 January 2025
The region could see renewed appetites for Southeast Asia, a burgeoning IR community in East Asia and new pockets of secondaries opportunities next year.
5 min read · 02 January 2025
Despite increased emphasis on diversity, women remain underrepresented in private equity investment roles.
3 min read · 25 December 2024
The growth equity firm expects to close its latest flagship in January, Private Equity International has learned.
2 min read · 20 December 2024
While continuation funds are increasingly common liquidity solutions, not all of them are delivering the appropriate returns, according to Cari Lodge, head of secondaries at Commonfund.
2 min read · 12 December 2024
